RodLyle
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In reference to an earlier post, I see that campimg world sells a adapter to use a 30 amp cord to plug into a 50 amp outlet. Has anyone used this before? Are there any concerns in doing this? As always thanks in advance.
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Jarhead 1
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No problem!Link
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jhilley
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No problem and a handy thing to carry. We have had to use them when in crowded camprounds to double up on a power pedestal. Used mine only a few times, but glad I had it when I needed it.
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Lug_Nut
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This only uses one 120 volt leg, but because true 50 amp service are 50 amp X 2 legs, you will have a full 50 amp at 120 volts AC.
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wa8yxm
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I have used both 30 amp into a 50 amp and 50 amp into a 30 amp adapters
No problem (save in the 2nd case you have to be careful not to draw too much power)
Both work well, There is, In theory, a danger in plugging a 30 amp cord into a 50 amp outlet with an adapter however in practice the danger is very very very very slight.
The danger is if you draw 49 amps due to a partial short on a 30 amp cord it might get hot enough to catch fire... Of course, it's next to impossible to draw that kind of power due to a short in the cord.. You are more likely to draw like 90 amps due to a short, thus tripping the 50 amp breaker and preventing a fire.
Only once have I ever had a RV power cord get hot enough to be uncomfortable to my hand.. That was due to sunlight, not due to electrical current
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Johng
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Use it when 50 amp is not availbale, works great, you may have problems running both ACs on 30 amp. Keep it handy in the electrical cord compartment.
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LUeno
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This is a handy adapter to have on hand since there are smaller RV Parks that provide only 50 Amp service.
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mainetom
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We stayed at a place that had only 50A. Of course, they would be happy to sell us an adapter, but I found them at half the price at Wal*Smart. May never need it again, but I'm prepared in case...
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Bumpyroad
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Lug_Nut wrote:This only uses one 120 volt leg, but because true 50 amp service are 50 amp X 2 legs, you will have a full 50 amp at 120 volts AC.
I would "assume" that his RV has only a 30 amp breaker.
bumpy
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Chuck&Gail
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We use ours with our 30 amp rig at least once every trip seems like.
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